11 Private Tours7 to 16 Days1 or 2 Nights in the Dunes
Sahara Desert Tours in Morocco
Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga and sleep under the stars, on a private tour from Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat or Tangier.
A night in the Sahara is the moment most travelers remember longest. At Merzouga, the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi rise up to about 150 metres. You ride a camel into them at sunset, have dinner with Berber music at a desert camp, and wake up to watch the sun rise over the sand.
Merzouga is a full day’s drive from Marrakech or Fes, so the desert is always part of a longer route through the High Atlas, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs or the Middle Atlas. All 11 tours below include at least one night in the dunes, and most include two, which gives you a full day in the desert by 4×4. Every tour is private, so it’s just your group, your driver and your guides, on your dates.
10 to 11 days
Sahara and the Imperial Cities
At a glance
Compare Our Sahara Tours
| Tour | Days | Start → end | Nights in the dunes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Adventure: Marrakech & the Sahara | 7 | Marrakech → Marrakech | 2 |
| Marrakech Desert Tour | 9 | Marrakech → Marrakech | 2 |
| Classic Morocco Tour | 10 | Casablanca → Marrakech | 2 |
| Marrakech to Casablanca Tour | 10 | Marrakech → Casablanca | 2 |
| Morocco Tour From Rabat | 10 | Rabat → Rabat | 1 |
| Wonders of Morocco | 10 | Tangier → Marrakech | 1 |
| Morocco Discovery | 10 | Casablanca → Casablanca | 1 |
| Morocco Food Tour | 11 | Tangier → Marrakech | 1 |
| 14 Days Morocco Tour | 14 | Casablanca → Casablanca | 2 |
| 15-Day Morocco Tour | 15 | Casablanca → Marrakech | 2 |
| Morocco Grand Tour | 16 | Casablanca → Casablanca | 2 |
Deciding between one and two nights? Read one night or two in the Sahara.
What to expect
Your Days in the Desert
- Arrival: you reach Merzouga in the late afternoon and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes to your camp, timed for sunset.
- The camp: private tents with real beds, and dinner with Berber music around the fire. The camp level matches the comfort level of your tour.
- A full desert day (two-night tours): a 4×4 trip to nomad families, Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia, the old mines and lunch in a local restaurant. Sandboarding and quad biking are optional.
- Sunrise: climb a dune at dawn for the view before breakfast.
Pack a small overnight bag, a warm layer for the evening and a scarf for wind and sand. More in our Sahara Desert travel guide.
Good to know
Sahara Tour FAQ
How far is the Sahara from Marrakech?
Merzouga is about 550 kilometres from Marrakech, around 9 to 10 hours of driving. Our routes break the journey with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley or the Todra Gorge, so you never drive it in one go.
Is one night in the desert enough?
One night gives you the camel ride, sunset and sunrise. Two nights add a full day in the desert without driving, which we recommend if you start and end in Marrakech or travel with children.
When is the best time to visit the Sahara?
March to May and October to November have warm days and cool nights. Summer days are very hot, and winter nights can be close to freezing, though the days are often sunny.
Can I take a Sahara tour with kids?
Yes. Our 7-day family tour to the Sahara is paced for children, with two nights in the dunes and plenty of stops along the way.
Can the route be customized?
Yes. Every tour is private, so we can change the start city, add nights in the desert or adjust the hotel level. Tell us your dates and we will plan it with you.
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